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New year, new USCIS fees! USCIS has recently announced proposed changes to their filing fee schedule. Why Is USCIS Increasing Filing Fees? USCIS claims that they must increase filing fees to keep up with operational costs to timely process cases. If… Read More

CBP has recently announced that the agency will no longer issue entry stamps when a foreign national enters the US. They have made this change to further streamline the entrance process. The entry stamp is a stamp that a CBP officer stamps in a forei… Read More

Effective September 26, 2022, USCIS increased the green card automatic extension period for certain renewal applicants. The Permanent Resident card was previously auto-extended by 12 months, and USCIS has increased the timeline to account for long US… Read More

USCIS processing delays are at an all-time high and there’s little sign that things will get better anytime soon. It can be very frustrating, but there are ways to deal with the delay. File early and have realistic expectations. As always, it&#… Read More

The PERM labor certification is the first of three major steps in the employment-based green card process. The way that the PERM labor certification is prepared and drafted sets the stage for the rest of the process. The way this application is draft… Read More

By Nikita St. Amour Filing for US immigration can be a complex process. There are many moving parts to an immigration application, and one of those parts may seem unexpected: the medical exam. The information below addresses many FAQs we’ve rec… Read More

By Namrata Tuylani and Emily Sumner Thinking of Traveling? If you are a foreign national in the US and you’re planning a trip abroad for summer vacation, or a visit to family during the holidays, it’s critical to consider your strategy fo… Read More

By Brianne Donovan, Immigration Attorney You’re on an H-1B visa – congratulations! We understand how difficult and complex the U.S. immigration process can be. Having an H-1B visa provides a sense of security for three years initially and can be… Read More